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Oedipus the King
by Sophocles (Author),
Methuen Drama (Publisher)
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Book Description
About the Book: Oedipus the King
Since it was first performed in Athens in the 420s BC, Oedipus the King has been
widely regarded as Sophocles greatest tragedy and one of the foundation stones
of western drama. Taken as a model by Aristotle in his Poetics, it became a
yardstick for future generations. Since the plays rediscovery in the
Renaissance, audiences - including Sigmund Freud - have found new
interpretations and meanings in Sophocles portrayal of the Theban king,
inexorably pursuing the truth, only to discover that he has killed his father
and married his mother.
This translation by Don Taylor, accurate yet poetic, was made for a
Book Specifications
ISBN-13 9789386250698
Language English
Binding Paper Back
Publisher Methuen Drama
Publishing Date 2016